One Piece Chapter 1021: Demonio
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Great fight chapter. Easily the best of the Tobi Roppo series.
Robin received more focus in this fight than she has in years. It honestly feels like pre-timeskip again. We get more callbacks towards Sanji asking for Robin's aid, and we see why what Sanji did meant a lot to her. He asked for her help. The girl who was a demon, who was avoided by everyone, not trusted by anyone, had people who needed her. That's what allowed to her to become a monster for them.
It's similar to Chopper, who stressed that he'll be a Monster for his friends. The ones who will always be by his side, no matter if he's one or not.
Oda took full advantage of the crew dynamics for this battle against Maria to be satisfying. It's the same formula as the Kalifa fight, but, thematically, it works so much more, as the Kalifa fight was more about introducing Sanji's weaknesses towards fighting women whilst it only played a component in the Maria scenario. It was more about reinforcing the reliance and trust the Straw Hats have for each other, especially if they are in a situation they can't handle on their own.
Lastly, Momo becoming an adult. I can't say I'm surprised by this, since it was something bound to be addressed (Why else have Shinobu, the one with the aging fruit, around Momo so much?" I'm very conflicted about this. This will depend heavily on the execution. It has the opportunity to be both a last minute solution with real consequences Momo will have to endure for years to come, or a horribly contrived plotpoint just for Oda to draw Luffy riding a giant dragon. I'll wait and see how it goes.
Either way, the arc is winding down, and things are only heating up. We're now down to the main executive battles, Linlin, and Kaido.
Robin received more focus in this fight than she has in years. It honestly feels like pre-timeskip again. We get more callbacks towards Sanji asking for Robin's aid, and we see why what Sanji did meant a lot to her. He asked for her help. The girl who was a demon, who was avoided by everyone, not trusted by anyone, had people who needed her. That's what allowed to her to become a monster for them.
It's similar to Chopper, who stressed that he'll be a Monster for his friends. The ones who will always be by his side, no matter if he's one or not.
Oda took full advantage of the crew dynamics for this battle against Maria to be satisfying. It's the same formula as the Kalifa fight, but, thematically, it works so much more, as the Kalifa fight was more about introducing Sanji's weaknesses towards fighting women whilst it only played a component in the Maria scenario. It was more about reinforcing the reliance and trust the Straw Hats have for each other, especially if they are in a situation they can't handle on their own.
Lastly, Momo becoming an adult. I can't say I'm surprised by this, since it was something bound to be addressed (Why else have Shinobu, the one with the aging fruit, around Momo so much?" I'm very conflicted about this. This will depend heavily on the execution. It has the opportunity to be both a last minute solution with real consequences Momo will have to endure for years to come, or a horribly contrived plotpoint just for Oda to draw Luffy riding a giant dragon. I'll wait and see how it goes.
Either way, the arc is winding down, and things are only heating up. We're now down to the main executive battles, Linlin, and Kaido.
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Black Maria's powers make sense if you know this Yokai. Imo she should have been a mythical Zoan, but Oda wanted his ancient theme.
Black Maria's powers make sense if you know this Yokai. Imo she should have been a mythical Zoan, but Oda wanted his ancient theme.
Dude, I understand you want an explanation to basically everything, but that's not gonna happen. Oda ain't going to explain it all. Consider Caribou some sort of Deux Ex Machina, as he only appears out of nowhere when the MC or his allies needs him. As for BM, well, Oda did the best he could to make the choreagraphy believable to some extent. Robin powerUp is weird as fuck, since she didn't use it back in Dressrosa, but again, Oda at least is given her some spotlight and her fight was fun to read unlike nami's.
As soon as Zoro was sent off of the roof, I supported the idea that he would reunite with Hyori. I never understood arguments that Zoro would all of a sudden become irrelevant for the rest of the arc. Plus if Momo helps Luffy reach the roof and Hyori helps Zoro, then that will be another parallel between them.
Also are you the one who proposed the Momo is Susanoo theory? If so, I read the legend of Susanoo and found the story quite interesting.
Also are you the one who proposed the Momo is Susanoo theory? If so, I read the legend of Susanoo and found the story quite interesting.
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Robin’s new move is unbelievably badass, although I would like some clarification on whether or not the demon’s black skin is truly indicative of CoA usage; the author has been hilariously inconsistent with that shit in this arc, but that shouldn’t detract from our favorite archaeologist getting the most substantial action she’s seen since…woof, Water 7?? 
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